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The Best Episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3

Every episode of The Gilded Age Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3!

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It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 1 - Who Is in Charge Here?
    7.9/10(960 votes)

    #1 - Who Is in Charge Here?

    S3:E1

    As George faces opposition for a new railway plan, Bertha prepares for the Duke's return, and Ada finds purpose in the temperance movement.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  2. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 2 - What the Papers Say
    8.0/10(864 votes)

    #2 - What the Papers Say

    S3:E2

    Amid their domestic quibbles, Agnes and Ada welcome the Scotts into their home. Bertha and George disagree about Gladys's future.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  3. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 3 - Love Is Never Easy
    8.1/10(849 votes)

    #3 - Love Is Never Easy

    S3:E3

    While George enters tense negotiations, Larry and Jack meet with a potential investor. Later, the Scotts meet the Kirklands.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  4. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 4 - Marriage Is a Gamble
    8.4/10(909 votes)

    #4 - Marriage Is a Gamble

    S3:E4

    Bertha deals with unwanted rumors in the press… and the surprise arrival of her sister Monica.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  5. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 - A Different World
    8.2/10(813 votes)

    #5 - A Different World

    S3:E5

    While Gladys adjusts to her changed circumstances, Larry runs into a familiar face. Peggy gets an opportunity from an old colleague.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  6. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 6 - If You Want to Cook an Omelette
    8.4/10(852 votes)

    #6 - If You Want to Cook an Omelette

    S3:E6

    Bertha helps Gladys stand up for herself. George attempts a bold business move. Peggy confides in Dr. Kirkland about her past.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  7. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 - Ex-Communicated
    8.6/10(913 votes)

    #7 - Ex-Communicated

    S3:E7

    Amid the release of a salacious book, Mrs. Astor confides in Bertha. Armed with updates from Arizona, Larry returns home to troubling news.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  8. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 8 - My Mind Is Made Up
    8.8/10(1074 votes)

    #8 - My Mind Is Made Up

    S3:E8

    Peggy reveals her truth to Dr. Kirkland, Marian struggles to move forward, and Bertha finally faces the fallout of her actions.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Who Is in Charge Here?" is the best rated episode of "The Gilded Age" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 960 votes. Directed by Michael Engler and written by Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield, it aired on 6/22/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "What the Papers Say".